Water Quality in Albuquerque, NM (87106)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 87106.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 5 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 57% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

26,953

Population

12

Water Systems

6

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Albuquerque Water System

Surface water 560,326 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

University Of New Mexico

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 35,000 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Groundwater 3,500 people served
0 violations

Corrales Elementary School

Groundwater 565 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Polk Middle School

Groundwater 505 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Los Padillas Elementary School

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cnm South Valley Campus

Groundwater 210 people served
0 violations

University Of Nm, S Golf Cours

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Sandia Outdoor Recreation Center - Aps

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Akin And Akin Water System

Purchased groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

China One Restaurant

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Elks Lodge 461

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Albuquerque (87106) has more violations than 57% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 6.

Fewer violations 57th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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